Sunset over a drowned forrest

As dusk approaches over Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, fishermen take to the water.

Lake Kariba's breathtakingly ethereal drowned forest as sunset approaches.

Wow, wow, just wow.  Africa, you've pulled out the stops with this sunset.

The sun's reflection through the submerged forest.

Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake; when the Zambezi River was dammed, it flooded the forests in its path.

And it resulted in these amazing petrified forests.

Lake Kariba forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Oh, Zimbabwe, be still my heart, you wowed me on this one.

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Central Park Before the Storm (An Ode to NYC)

Central Park, New York City.

New York City's has had a rough time lately after being hit by Hurricane Sandy.

I was lucky to visit New York City right before the storm hit.

Literally, right before...as in almost didn't get off the island to continue the rest of my visit to the United States.

It seemed fitting to post these photos as a nice reminder of the loveliness of Central Park, even just before Sandy hit.

Especially since the news seemed to be overwhelmed with photos of the storm's damage.

I loved all the people tucked into the park's nooks, reading away the autumn day.

We later asked this woman what she was doing.
She was preparing flower arrangements for her sister's wedding which was to happen in 30 minutes at this spot.

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An Eastern Highland Escape: Troutbeck Inn

After stopping here, we continued to Troutbeck Inn for lunch -- Nyanga, Zimbabwe.

It was beautiful with lush green hills and plentiful trees. 

I was in shock after Senegal's sand and dust: I kept muttering, "It's so green, sooo green."

Troutbeck was beautiful. It was nearly impossible not to be reminded of the rolling hills in Scotland.

The inn's luxury rooms facing the lake.

Part of the lake.

The lodge.

For more information on Troutbeck Inn.

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